EXAMPLE PROPOSAL CAE BOOSTER P73

Introduction

This is a proposal for a one-day history study trip in Liverpool. Looking at the options in the
area, two attractions come to mind for an educational trip focusing on history.

The Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum tells the story of Liverpool as a port. It also documents world history
through its focus on the growth of international trade (including the slave trade) and changes
in maritime technology. It would be very easy to create worksheets for individual groups, who
could then make presentations to the class in a subsequent lesson. Furthermore, the museum
is easily accessible by local buses.

Speke Hall

The alternative, Speke Hall, provides a very well-preserved snapshot of what life was like in the
16th century. This would be a very useful trip for our students, as they would be able to study
individual aspects of Tudor life (cooking, religion, transport) based on exhibits in the house.
The Hall’s education section also gives excellent talks. Unfortunately, the house is only
reachable by coach which would add extra expense.

Recommendation

In my opinion, the most interesting option is the Maritime Museum. The exhibits have a clear
focus, but at the same time cover a great deal of different aspects of history: social, economic
and cultural. The Maritime Museum can easily accommodate large groups of students and has
better rates for groups, making it an ideal choice. It is also more well communicated by public
transport.